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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
The Blaokwood Kidnapping Case.

COLUMBIA, s. c., March 23.-The case of
the kidnapping of the forger Blackwood, Of
this state, by the Georgia authorities con-
tinues to become more interesting. Gov
ernor Richardson has received from Gov
ernor Gordon a reply to his request to have
proceedings against Blackwood stayed until
further investigation Governor Gordon
telegraphs that he is unable to stay the pro-
ceedings, but will do all in his power to have
justice done. Four indictments for forgery
have been made out in Augusta against
Blackwood. The Georgia press is indignant
over the stand Governor Richardson has
taken and the papers of this state are pretty
hot about the proceedings of the Georgia
officials The circumstances Of Blackwoods
arrest are as follows: He was in his house,
attending at the bedside Of his wife, who was
in dying condition. Two strangers came
to the door at IL p. m. and asked for drink
of water. Blackwood took it to them and
was confronted by pair of revolvers in his
face He was handcuffed and the house
searched for evidence of his guilt, and then
his kidnapers took him across the river into
Georgia
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
A WARNING TO CANADA.
Awakening of the Public Mind to the Dan.
ger She IA Rushing Into.


ST. JOHN, N. B., March 23.-The Globe
prints the following editorial; "The country
will soon wake up to the folly Of the policy
OF the government in regard to the fisheries
The Journal at one time almost single
handed, from the first dissented from that
policy. 1t was policy which began in neg
lect, has been followed in ignorance, and is
now being pushed to the verge of what al
most seems like insanity. We are glad to see
some signs in the press that there is an
awakening of the public mind to the danger
which is threatening the country.
"On the third of March, when the retalia-
tory bill passed the congress Of the United
States, we pointed out what its effect would
be. If the president puts any part of the
machinery of that bill in force he will strike
blow against the sole surviving interest
here which is at all pecuniarily beneficial
our coasting trade with the United States.
The papers in western Canada appear to
think that because their interests are not
menaced there is no danger to the country.
"We again warn people OF the maritime
provinces that their best interests are inn
periled, that the first act on the part Of our
officials to harass American trade such as a
refusal to sell bait, to carry fish over our
railroads, to enforce reclzlessly our customs
regulations against American fishermen, will
in all probability compel the president to
put into force the law and that the burden
will fall upon the vessels and trade Of these
three provinces
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
HEAVY Damage From Frost,

COLUMBIA, s. G., March 23.-The tempera-
ture has been falling steadily for the last
five days, and eliminated yesterday in a
freeze, which has perhaps wiped out over
100000 of value on the truck farms in the
vicinity of Charleston The mercury yester-
day morning at o'clock indicated thirty
five degrees, and in exposed places reached
the freezing point. There can, therefore, be
no further doubt of the fact that stagger-
ing blow has been inflicted upon the growing
fruit and vegetable crops although it will be
impossible to estimate the extent Of the dam
age for day or two yet. The freeze was
general throughout the coast belt of the
state, and what promised to be most sue
cessful and remunerative crop has been 50
injured and delayed that Charleston truck
farmers, who, ten days ago were counting
up their prospective profits, are now trying
to figure out the chances of getting out
even
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
LoGAN-ANDREWs WEDDING.
A Brilliant Social Event Takes Place a
Youngstown, Ohio.

Brilliant Social Event Takes Place at
Youngstown, Ohio.
YOUNGSTOWN, O., March 23.--The nuptials
Of Mr.. John A Logan, Jr., and Miss Edith
Il. Andrews were solemnized at noon to-day
by the Rev. DR.. D. H. Evans, in the palatial
residence Of G. H. Andrews, the BRIDES
father. A car load of flowers and floral de-
signs were tastefully arranged through
the mansion During the ceremony
the couple stood directly under
floral bell of exquisite beauty. The bride
was arrayed in wedding gown Of white
satin, Marie Antoinette style, trimmed with
valenciennes lace. The only jewels she wore
were diamonds and pearls. The wedding
gown cost 5000. The groom was dressed in q
black Prince Albert of broadcloth, low cut
vest and exceedingly broad pantaloons.
During the ceremony, which was con-
Quoted according to the Episcopal ritual an
orchestra played the Romance" of Spohr.
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal
party and guests to the number Of $50,
oartook OF the wedding breakfast At 1886
O'clock the party left in Mr. Andrews
private car, Youngstown enroute for
Florida, where they will remain for month.
Over three hundred costly gifts we're re-
ceived The wedding was the most gorgeous
social event that ever has taken place in this
city.
"a check for $5O, 900, together with deed
eor valuable lot in the most aristocratic
ortion of the city, on which will be erected
q handsome stone residence, constitute the
gift ride by her father A pearl neck
lace, WIN diamonds pendant, was the groom's
present to his bride
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
The N1urderous Bald 1lnobbers.

ST.. LOUIS, March 23.-Six of the Bald
Knobbers who have been in confinement at
Ozark, charged with being implicated in the
murder of Eden and Green, have been re-
leased on 81 900 and $1,000 bonds, it being
shown that they were not directly con-
cerned in the killing. Several of the pris-
oners in the Springfield Jail made a bold
attempt Sunday night to escape. They dug
through the floor of their cell and had tun-
neled some eight feet when they were dis
covered by Sheriff Dodsan and their scheme
frustrated, Four of them were Bald Knob
bers. 1t has been revealed that the Bald
Knobbers kept regular vengeance book in
which were recorded the names of persons
marked for some kind Of persecution or pun
ishment. 1t was the custom for members at
their various meetings to prefer charges
against individuals outside Of their order and
then those present voted what sort Of pun
ishment should be meted out to them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
No News From the Racing Yachts.

New York, March 23.-Of the ocean
steamships, which got in yesterday, only one,
the steamship Rugia, which arrived late last
night, saw anything like either of the racing
yachts, Coronet and Dauntless. The Rugia
on Friday last, about 100 miles almost due
east of New York, passed at Q o'clock in the
morning vessel which, as the log sayB,
showed white, red and blue night signal
followed by blue light. Whether it was
steam or sailing vessel and whittier bound,
was not discovered. The New York yacht
club signal is red, green and white, green
might be mistaken for blue and the signals
may not have been carefully noted The
blue light which followed is the Dauntless'
distinguishing mark, and the vessel may
have been the DauntleSs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
PoPics of the Times Given In q Terse GnA
Spicy Manner.

SPAOy uA1hAGEs
Moses Miller, colored, Lynchburg, Va
choked his wife to de . and then cut bis
throat.
The seventh victi s =. the Buffalo hOtaI
6re, Edward WI s died at Newburg,
New York o.
There were brl 2 ceremonies in Berlin
yesterday in hoT s" the emperOr's ninety.
first birthday. q
The powder - ry at Negaunce, Mich,
was blown to 3, and L Fl. Stanley and
son, workme, led.
AT Brook owa, a colored man who
whipped hi year-old son to death, got Oh
with ten sentence.
William Gersch, of Cincinnati was elected
second vice president of the Brewers Ne.
tional association formed at Chicago.
The pope has approved plans for the new
Catholic university at Washington. Bishop
Keane, of Richmond, it is said, will be madO
president,
An Irish National league meeting at New
York, Editor Dana presiding, indorsed Glad
stones Home Rule policy and cabled him en-.
couragement.
The Ohio legislature passed a bill permit
ting Hamilton county to submit to the cleo.
tors the question Of adding $25,0OO to the
taxes for statue Of Gen. William Henry
Harrison.
AT Whitehead Hill, L T., a man named
Foster was shooting at mouse, when a han
struck can Of powder, exploding it and kill
ing his two children and seriously injurinR
himself and wife.
George Mcdonnell, a noted American
crook, well known in Cincinnati has juNA
died in an English prison, where he was
serving life sentence for forgery on tho
Bank of England.
DIR. q. I. Sewers, q prominent Washing.
ton physician, says President Cleveland h
becoming alarmingly fat, and unless thsr..
In change in his mode Of living he viii naa
live to finish his term.
Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, has given re-
markable reasons for refusing renominap
tion. He says, among other things, that he
would not dare be half days ride from ths
city with the present spirit Of anarchy brew
ing.
Mr.. William L. Royal, counsel for ths
English council Of foreign bondhoIders, and
representing their affairs in connection with
Virginias debt, was convicted Yesterday at
Richmond, in the Hastings court, Of intimi-
dating the grand jury Of that court and was
fined S15O
Charles B. Crecelius, station agent Of the
L, E. & St L. railroad, at Taswell, Ind,
abandoned his family, took the money be-
longing to his office, and eloped with Lizzie
L Laswell, the eighteen-yea daughter Of
one of Crawford county's wealtbiest citizens.
She carried Off 81, 400 Of her fathers cash,
also, for the common pile.
Ira Shafer, a prominent criminal lawyer
OF New York, who is conducting the defense
Of Doodle Alderman Cieary, was caricatured
In Sundays World. Yesterday in court
shafer uttered a frantic TRADE against the
press, and aIluding to Pulitzer, of the World.
said: "The first time 1 meet that Hungarian
Jew I'll kill him." Shafer grew so violent
he was called to order by the court
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
FeII Through a TrestIe.

LovELAND, o., March 23-Mr John H.
Wilson, OF the Baltimore & Ohio express,
was attracted by the cries of man whom he
found lying under trestle, about one hum
dred yards east of Remington station, on the
Cincinnati, Washington g. Baltimore rail-
road. The injured man was placed in a ca
boose and brought to this place. Dr. Scott
rendered medical assistance. The man had
one leg broken in two places and otherwise
badly injured. He was walking along the
track and went to step from one track to the
other, when he stepped down through the
trestle. He give his name as Samuel e. Pope,
of Marlborough, N. H. He was sent to the
Cincinnati hospital
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
All Night Session.

LONDON, March 2S,-The house Of COM
mons has been in session all night and is still
sitting. The time has been consumed in ef-
forts by the government to dispose Of the
civil service credits Of the naval Office. The
Parnellites are contesting every step, and
resorting to every available means for OBJ
structing their passage The house is sitting
in committee Of supply. The discussion on
the items Of credit requested by the govern
ment for the use of the civil service branch
of the naval office is for the most part Of a
farcical character and there is no likelihood
Of the committee rising, Mr. William Henry
Smith, the Conservative leader of the house,
having declared that the credits must be
passed before the house adiourns.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
WASHINGTON DISPATCHES
OPENING OF BIDS FOR REBUILDING
OUR NAVY.

The Successful Bidders and Amounts
Asked-An Increased Demand for Amer
ican Tools in Mexico-NO Appointments
IN the Interstate COmmissiOn-Notes.
HWAsHINGToN, March 23.-Bids were
opened by the secretary Of the navy to-day
for furnishing 1910 tons Of gun steel and
$500 tons of steel armor plates for naval pur-
poses in connection with the manufacture Of
ordnance and the construction of new vessels.
The amount available for the work is $2,275,-
600. For the gun steel the Midvale Steel
company bids 81, ,397, ,240; the Cambria Iron
company bids 1851, 513, and the Bethleham
Iron company s9O2, 2,23O. For supplying
armor plate, the Bethlehem Iron company
bids $3,610707, and the Cleveland Rolling
Mill company $4,021,56l.
Although the bids are in excess Of the ap-
propriation there is no doubt that contracts
will be made for as large an amount as the
department can expend. Secretary Whit
ney is agreeably surprised that such favora-
BILE figures should have been secured. The
bids of the Bethleham Iron company are ac-
companied by letter describing their facili-
ties for performing the work. which letter
Secretary Whitney says is very satisfactory
and gratifying. The letter sets forth that
the Bethleham Iron company has been most
diligently engaged for more than year in
constructing complete plant of foregoing
machinery and tools adapted to the fabrica-
ton of all the parts Of the largest guns used
In part of the world, and Of the shafts that
may be required for vessels Of any size that
the United States government may require.
The establishment when completed will be
In every respect fully able to compete with
any establishment in Europe. The company
has, up to this time, expended in cash on the
forging plant alone between $500, 900 and
100000, and it is under contract obligations
TO the extent of $5OO,OOO additional for ma
ehinery and tools, to be delivered within the
current year The amount required to COM
plete the plants for both guns and armor
plate will be in all about 81 800 900, and for
this the financial arrangements are COM
pleted. The company owns or controls a
large deposits of ore peculiarly suitable for
such iron as is needed for steel forgings, so
that it is certain of obtaining the best and
most uniform quality Of metal The COM
pany is now turning out about $500 tons Of
steel per week.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
TIA Harrison Monument.

CINCINNATI, March 23-The passage of the
bill in the legislature at its closing hour, au-
thorizing the commissioners of Hamilton
county to spend $4,000 for a monument to
Gen. William Henry Harrison, was the work
Of Col A. E. Jones, backed by his able lieu
tenant, Leopold Burckhardt, and they are
entitled to all the credit of the same The
Memorial association will hold meeting to.
morrow afternoon at o'clock at the Gibson
house for the purpose of celebrating the vic
tory, and transacting such business as may
be necessary to bring the matter before the
public at the April election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
Demand for American Tools.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.- Secretary Of
State Bayard has received from Mr.. Allen,
United States consul at Piedras Negras,
Mex, communication to the effect that
there exists an increasing demand for Amer
lean agricultural tools, particularly the
American plow. The principal obstacle in
the way of the development of our trade with
Mexico, he says, is found to be the distrust
entertained by a large proportion of the
Mexicans toward our people, but the incom-
ing of better class Of Americans is effecting
a change for the better, and the consul be-
ieves that before long confidence will take
the place of distrust, and full recognition Of
community of interests be established.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
Cinoinnati,s CentenDial.

CINCINNATI March sS,-At special meet
ing of the centennial exposition commission
ers last evening" Mr.. John e. Nicholson, who
did such good work in raising the guarantee
funds for the two last expositions, was given
charge Of the present one. An invite was re-
ceived from Mr. Kerper to the commissioners
and members of the press to take ride out
on the Mount Adams & Eden Park road to
view the proposed Eden Park exposition site
next Monday at 2 p. IN. The location Of the
exposition has not yet been decided upon, and
there is much to commend in the Eden Park
nroDOSition
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
THE MAD MISSOURI RIVER.
TERRIBLE DISASTER BY FLOOD AT
MANDAN, DAKOTA.

Che River Comes to Stand at Bismarck,
After Having Reached Twelve inches
Higher Than Ever Before-Serious
Trouble Feared ut Points Below.
BISMARCK, Oak, March 23.-The river
rose steadily until the middle OF yesterday
afternoon, when it came to stand-still, and
it is now falling. It reached twelve inches
higher than ever before The river is now
clear Of ice. The water has flooded all the
lower part Of Mandan. A telegraph line will
be strung along solid ice to Mandan as soon
as possible. The railroad tracks are now
covered with ice. 1t will have to b" cut
out.
Those Of the 300 delayed passengers now
here who wish to cross the river will be
transferred in boats, As soon as the water
subsidies sufficiently repairs will be made to
the Northern Pacific bridge, which can be
put in shape for use in two days. At 10
o'clock last night the river was stationary.
There will be but little delay in travel from
now on, whether the river subsidies or not
People are continually passing between here
and Manden in boats.
Parties who arrived from Mandan bring
| reports of much worse food in Mandan
than has been described. The water has
filled the Easements of all business houses
and many families in the lower part Of the
city narrowly escaped drowning A family Of
husband, wife and two children, were taken
from the attic of their house and were COM
PEELED to walk on the crust of ice for quar-
ter of mile over water from ten to fifteen
feet deep. The water is still rising. For
| over two miles, between Mandan and tho
river, no railroad track or telegraph poles
can be seen, they having been swept away
by the water The citizens Of the town are
huddled together on high spots, and as the
water is still rising they may all be driven to
the bluff back of the town.
Editor Tuttle, of Mandan Editor Marny,
| Of Miles City, and six others armed them
| selves with ropes and staves yesterday morn
ing and left for Bismarck for Mandan across
the ice They tramped over two miles of
broken ice, and after several of the party
getting ducked, reached terra firma on the
west bank. The greatest difficulty was ex-
perienced when near the Mandan side. The
| stream flowing across at the bottom Of Main
street kept channel open, and the walking
was very precarious, and things looked
treacherous, but the party finally landed.
The trip from the trestle to the Mandan
shore was made in about an hour and half
A good many Of the streets are full in Man
dan, but there is no suffering. The water is
spreading over a vast extent of territory, and
still rising slowly, but it is supposed the
| gorge will break before it rises much higher
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
At Pierre, Dakota

PIERRE, Oak, March 23-The Missouri is
running torrent, and the people living on
lowlands are flying to the bluffs The river
rose six feet in six hours and the volume of
ice choked the channel and threw huge blocks
thirty feet square and three feet thick ten
feet in the air. Fort Pierre, on the Sioux
reservation and opposite Pierre, is partly
submerged and the people are safely en-
sconced on the bluffs adjacent to the village
The rise exceeds that Of March 81, 1881 As
no gorge has as yet formed Pierre is safe.
Eleven o'clock found the river at stand
still, with the running ice growing gradually
less. Fears are now entertained that the
break at Bismarck will be the cause Of great
trouble, and the citizens are preparing for
the worst. Information has been received
from Fort Sully that the river was rising
there two feet an hour
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
serIous Efects ofTnboIinc Cos

PARIS, KY, March 93.-Fred BrooIIer, Of
this city, was brought here Saturday night
from Clarksyille, Tenn, paralyzed in both
legs and his reason gone. He was one of the
men from this city who blew out the gas in a
Louisville hotel about month ago, and was
found next morning nearly dead. AS soon
as he recovered from the effects of the gas
he went on to Clarksville, where he has since
remained. He has a wife and three children
here in destitute circumstances
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
win Call an Extrn session.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 2S.-Gov-
ernor Marmaduke has notified the legisla-
ture that he will at an early date issue pro-
clamation convening that body in extra ses-
sion to take necessary action on provisions Of
the constitution relating to railroads, as
common carriers, as set forth in message to
the general assembly. 1t is generally under
stood that the first Wednesday in May will
be the date on which the legislature will con-
Hyopa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
Increasing the speed of pitchers.

New YORK, March 23-Manager Kelly,
Of the Louisville club, has adopted scheme
by which the speed of pitchers can be
greatly increased. The pitcher will be re-
quired to practice with a two pound iron
ball, and the man who will pitch in each
game will use it about half an hour before
time is called. After having handled the
iron ball for few minutes an ordinary ball
will feel light as feather and can be thrown
with great speed. All that will be required
this year, Kelly says, is speed and control Of
the ball Curves will not amount to much.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
A Sensational Story.

CHICAGO, March 2.3-Late last night Her.
man Kuebler, who was for some time under
arrest, suspected of the murder of Frederick
Wirth, the missing butcher, came to the
Twenty-second street station and informed
the officers that Wirth's body would be found
In the river near the red bridge, at Archer
avenue. He said there were weights fas-
tened to it. Not much reliance was placed
on Kuebler's story, as he had the appearance
Of an insane man. Officers were sent to the
red bridge and are dragging the river in that
vicinity, but SO far their efforts have been
unsuccessful
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
Railroad Election.

PHILADELPHIA, March sS.-The directors
of the Pennsylvania Railroad company's an
nual election is in progress to-day. Ali the
present board will be reelected, there being
no opposition. An incident was the appear
ance of Mr.. Clarence Cary, the New York
attorney for the so-called London committee
that demanded distribution of the com
pany's surplus. He presented six proxies but
was told that he could only vote three in his
own name, as there was state law against
IL. The proxies were refused and the lawyer
said he expected it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-03-24
Cloal, manufacturers Assign.

CHICAGO, March % L. HarzeIfeld &
Company cloak manufacturers, have con
fessed Judgment to the amount of S7,10O tc
the International bank for money loaned
Another Judgment in favor of JOSEPH
Steltheimer for 81, 200 was also given I'm
patient creditors and little demand for goods
are the reasons given for the failure Total
liabilities not given; assets claimed a short
time ago. S45.0OO